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LL12 7YJ

Acton Hall Walks

Acton and Maesydre

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Detailed insights for LL12 7YJ

Overview

Postcode LL12 7YJ is located in an urban city, within the Acton and Maesydre ward of Wrexham in the Wales region, and forms part of the Maes-y-dre & Borras area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £46,887 per year. The nearest station is Wrexham General, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Acton Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Maes-y-dre & Borras has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £46,887 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL12 7YJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Wrexham General located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL12 7YJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miActon ParkLargeWalking directions to Acton Park

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
1,813.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.42(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.2(+78%)
Shoplifting
17.4(+171%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.11(+119%)
Public order
8.38(+2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
355
93.67%
Other White
7
1.85%
Indian
4
1.06%
Pakistani
4
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.06%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
41.23%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.38%
No qualifications
29
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
50.9%
Owns with a mortgage
54
32.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.99%
Social rents from council
3
1.8%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Acton and Maesydre

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £250K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Acton and Maesydre area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acton and Maesydre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£360,000£250
Semi-Detached16£193,250£211
Terraced11£182,500£217
Flats3£118,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Acton and Maesydre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£130,000£155,000£118,500
2017£235,000£92,000£133,100£117,500
2018£240,000£100,000£140,370£127,000
2019£274,500£100,000£155,000£113,500
2020£277,500£76,500£155,000£128,500
2021£302,475£129,000£156,125£146,000
2022£350,000£127,000£200,000£151,500
2023£308,750£125,000£208,000£158,500
2024£264,000£127,500£183,500£180,000
2025£346,250£105,000£224,500£173,500
2026£438,750£118,000£171,250£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£145£160£160
2017£194£136£145£139
2018£168£148£153£139
2019£186£172£164£137
2020£178£129£171£133
2021£229£156£179£169
2022£233£170£195£172
2023£244£177£216£187
2024£225£174£220£191
2025£246£163£235£207
2026£297£180£184£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Acton and Maesydre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Acton and Maesydre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7YJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL12 7YJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 20251, Acton Hall Walks, Wrexham, LL12 7YJFlatsFreehold£199,995
19 Sept 202564, Acton Hall Walks, Wrexham, LL12 7YJDetachedFreehold£385,000
10 Oct 2025Orchard Way, Acton Gardens, Wrexham, LL12 8DEDetachedFreehold£540,000
30 Apr 202510, Ffordd Elwy, Wrexham, LL12 7REDetachedFreehold£380,000
29 Apr 20251, Ffordd Elwy, Wrexham, LL12 7REDetachedFreehold£417,500

Schools

In the LL12 7YJ postcode area, located within Maes-y-dre & Borras, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL12 7YJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableActon PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBorras Park Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Llan-y-pwllWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL12 7YJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL12 7YJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMarsh Crescent, Wrexham, LL12 7BGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL12 7YJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Everall

Acton and Maesydre - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Andrew Ranger

Wrexham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictWrexhamW06000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWrexhamW07000111
WardActon and MaesydreW05001714
ParishActonW04000890
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maes-y-dre & BorrasW02000426
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wrexham 023CW01000341
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LL12 7YJ

Is LL12 7YJ (Maes-y-dre & Borras) safe?

The area around LL12 7YJ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LL12 7YJ?

The median sale price around LL12 7YJ in Maes-y-dre & Borras is £197,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL12 7YJ?

There are 11 schools close to LL12 7YJ, including Acton Primary, Borras Park Community Primary School and Ysgol Llan-y-pwll. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL12 7YJ?

LL12 7YJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 961 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL12 7YJ (Maes-y-dre & Borras) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wrexham covering LL12 7YJ is Andrew Ranger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Everall (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.